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Patent GB-190115707-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Elastic Wheels more especially applicable to Heavy Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: HARRISON RICHARD
Filed: 1901-08-03
Granted: 1902-07-17
Abstract: 15,707. Harrison, R. Aug. 3. Spring wheels; disc wheels; dust-excluders; felloes or rims; tyres, elastic other than pneumatic.-Relates to elastic wheels specially applicable to heavy motor road vehicles. In the form shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the metal hub a is cast with a radiallyribbed web a<1> having a widened periphery a<2> provided at intervals with projections a<3>. Upon these projections are placed rubber or like blocks c, between which lie lugs b<1> depending from the metal tread b. The tread is slightly wider than the lugs and blocks to allow the guard-plates d, which overlap the periphery a<2>, to be secured flush with the tread by means of bolts e passed transversely through the lugs. In the modification shown in Fig. 6, the web is replaced by three thicknesses of papier mÔchÚ, wood, or the like a<4>, fitted between the guard-plates and secured to the hub flanges by bolts a<6>. Dust may be excluded by rubber or like rings f, Fig. 19, placed between the web and guard-plates. In modified forms, the blocks may be either hollow or formed with grooves or produced from a strip of material having transverse perforations, and the blocks may be placed close together upon the projections a<3> and lugs b<1>, as shown in Fig. 18.
Patent GB-190119030-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: HEALE WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-09-24
Granted: 1902-08-28
Abstract: 19,030. Heale, W. Sept. 24. Tyres, pneumatic.-Relates to means for attaching tyres to wheel rims, one form being shown in Figs. 1 and 2. In each edge of the cover A is formed a pocket A', through which passes a wire or cord B of two convolutions, the projecting ends B<1> of the wire or cord being drawn together by a helical spring C. A canvas or similar strip D is interposed between those parts of the air tube F and cover A which lie adjacent to the rim E. In modifications, the ends of the wire or cord may be connected either by lacing or by a right and left handed screw coupling ; and two wires, each of a single convolution, may be employed instead of one wire of two convolutions, the springs for the two wires being placed preferably at diametrically-opposite points.
Patent GB-190119982-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Wheels for Vehicles.
Inventor: HOPPER JOHN
Filed: 1901-10-07
Granted: 1902-08-07
Abstract: 19,982. Hopper, J. Oct. 7. Felloes or rims; hubs; spokes.-Relates to shaping the parts so that, when forced into position, they bind together inside the tyre, and thus render shrinking on unnecessary. One form is shown in partial elevation and plan in Figs. 1 and 2 respectively, and a detail view of the felloes is shown in Fig. 9. The felloes a are formed with inclined ends a<1>, and are together slightly larger than the interior of the metal tyre b. The inner ends of the spokes c are fitted with metal shoes c<x>, which are wedge-shaped both in a radial direction c<1>, and in a direction c<2> parallel to the axis of the hub d. The inner ends of the spokes are pressed into line between metal hub plates d<1>, secured together by bolts d<2>, and the felloes are afterwards forced into the same plane inside the tyre. In modifications, the metal shoes c<x> may be dispensed with, the inner ends of the spokes being oorrespondingly shaped, and a metal hub, formed by one sleeve sliding on another, may be employed.
Patent GB-190119996-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Preventing the Unauthorized Abstraction of the Contents of Letter Boxes, Pillar Boxes and the like.
Inventor: BOND CHARLES ACTON
Filed: 1901-10-07
Granted: 1902-08-21
Abstract: 19,996. Bond, C. A., and Bond, H. Oct. 7. Letter-boxes.-To prevent the fraudulent abstraction of the contents of a pillar or other letter-box, a flap b is pivoted below the letter-slit, having a lip b<2> which rests on the end of another pivoted flap c, the end of which normally rests against the rear of the letter-box. When a letter is inserted, the flaps are tilted by its weight as shown in Fig. 2, thus enabling the latter to drop to the bottom of the box, which is preferably inclined. A stop d may be used to limit the movement of the flaps.
Patent GB-190120468-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Malt Drums.
Inventor: KNUETTEL FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1901-10-12
Granted: 1902-07-03
Abstract: 20,468. Kn³ttel, F. Oct. 12. Malting.-In rotary pneumatic malt drums for malting grain, provision is made for a more even distribution of the air currents through the malt, by using a greater number of perforations in those parts of the air tubes d, Figs. 2 and 3, which are furthest from the central tube b, than in those parts which are nearest to the central tube b.
Patent GB-190125646-A (GB)
Inventor: CURRELL WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-12-16
Granted: 1902-04-24
Abstract: 25,646. Currell, W. Dec. 16. Stoppers; jugs; sealing bottles etc.; corks, retaining.-Relates to a method of and means for securing the lids of cans, jugs, &c. adapted to contain malt liquor, milk, &c., and also applicable to bottles to prevent the withdrawal of the corks or the like by unauthorized persons. The lid a of the can &c., Fig. 2, is provided with a hinged plate or hasp b, which is slotted to pass over the hollow catch d. The catch is formed with holes e, f for the insertion of the bent wire locking-catch g, which has a suitable seal g<2> at its upper end. When the catch is inserted, as shown, its arm g<1> engages under the top d<1> of the catch d, and prevents its withdrawal. To open the lid, the seal g<2> is removed, and the catch g is withdrawn by its lower end through the hole f. The lid may be provided with a packing-ring p. In the modification shown in Fig. 4, the catch g passes through a hole in a lug h in the lid, the hasp b being omitted. For securing the corks &c. of bottles, the catch d is formed on or fixed to the neck, and the catch g is passed through a hole in a pointed plate, previously pressed into the side of the cork.
Patent GB-190203255-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Brick or Briquetee Making Machine
Inventor: HIGGINBOTTOM ALBERT HOWARD
Filed: 1902-02-08
Granted: 1903-01-01
Abstract: 3255. Higginbottom, A. H., and Lennox, A. B. Feb. 8. Moulding bricks, fuel, &c.-Material is fed to an endless chain of moulds 4 by a hopper 26 contain- ing pivoted flaps 27, which are rocked by strikers or cams 33 of the mould chain acting through levers 31, 30, 29, or a spiral conveyer, hopper, and plunger actuated by weighted levers and strikers may be used. The moulds are closed by dies or covers 18, jointed to form an endless chain, and the material is compressed by plungers 9 carrying rollers 12 adapted to move in slots 11 and to run on inclined rails or tracks 25. Rollers 21 of the covers 18 bear against a converging top track 22, which is pivoted at the front end and forced down by a cushioning-spring 24 at the rear end. The rollers 12 run on races below the axle of the chain- wheels 2, and are first supported, and afterwards are forced outwards in order to eject the bricks or blocks on to an endless delivery band.
Patent GB-190205094-A (GB)
Inventor: EDWARDS EDWARD WILLIAM FRANKEN
Filed: 1902-02-28
Granted: 1902-04-03
Abstract: 5094. Edwards, E. W. F. Feb. 28. Belts etc.; bathing-dresses.-Life-belts, bathing- drawers, and the like are made of two buoyant parts A, B connected by a non-buoyant portion C, the belt being fastened by straps D' and its circumference adjusted by straps c<1>. Each of the parts A, B consists of a flat, thin, preferably waterproof casing, filled with capoc or reindeer hair retained in place in separate compartments by rows of stitching or quilting and enclosed in cotton or other fabric.
Patent GB-190210157-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Folding Machines for use in the Manufacture of Collars and Cuffs.
Filed: 1902-05-02
Granted: 1902-10-16
Abstract: 10,157. Lake, H. H., [Beattie & Son, W.]. May 2. Folding - instruments. - Relates to machines for folding the edges of cuff and collar blanks preparatory to sewing. Fig. 2 shows a plan with the former or templet removed. Each of the end folder plates 14, 15 has a straight edge 21 for square corners and a curved edge 22 for round corners, and the one edge or the other is operative according to the end of the machine at which the particular plate is in use. The blocks 16 by which the end folder plates are carried are adjustably secured to the side folder blocks, and each of these latter to one of the crank-operated blocks 10. The blocks 10 simply rest on the bed of the machine and have holes in their undersides to receive the crank-pins of crank-discs 11. These crank-discs are rotated by two shafts carrying wheels 25 gearing with a central shaft 24, and the wheels 25 are adjustable on their shafts to allow of adjusting the relative angular positions of the crank-discs. Figs. 5, 7, and 8 show a side and end view of the former, and Fig. 6 an underside plan with the former plates and blocks removed. The four former plates 37 are each carried by a block 38 adjustably secured to a block 40 carried on an oblique slide 41. The two blocks 40 at each end are connected by a cross-bar 45 to a slide 47 reciprocated from the crank-handle 55. Each of the two slides 47 is formed in two parts, so that it can be adjustable in length in order to vary the size of the former when expanded. The curved former plate 65, Fig. 14, used for blanks having curved edges, is carried by a former block formed in two parts, the one part 67 being secured to the block 40, and the other part 66, which carries the former plate 65, being bent to the same curvature as the plate. the two parts may be connected by a bracket 78. To facilitate the setting of the crank-discs 11 for different classes of work, they are provided with marks adapted to register with marks on the bed of the machine.
Patent GB-190215901-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Lubricating Spinning or Analogous Spindles and other Apparatus
Inventor: T. COULTHARD & COMPANY LTD
Filed: 1902-07-16
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 15,901. Coulthard & Co , T., and Dandy, C. July 16. Spindle apparatus, ring and traveller. The oil cups or reser- voirs are secured to the spindle collars or other supports in a detachable manner. The oil cup 1 has a screw - threaded ex- tension 2 on which are placed a ring 3 of rubber or other material, a washer 4, and a nut 5. The cup is inserted within the spindle collar 6 and comes against a shoulder 9. It is secured in this posi- tion by tightening up the nut 5 so as to expand the ring 3 against the collar. The collar may have an annular groove to receive the ring, and the ring may be tapered from the inside, the shoulder on the cup and the washer 4 being correspondingly shaped, so that the area of contact between the ring and the collar is small thereby minimizing any tendency of the ring to adhere to the wall when the nut 5 is loosened. A pin 8 on the collar engages a slot in the cup to prevent rotation of the cup when the nut 5 is turned. The extension 2 may be dispensed with, and the ring 3 mounted on a screw engaging a hole in the cup, or other means for expanding the ring may be employed.
Patent GB-190216723-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Collection and Treatment of Certain Fumes
Inventor: WESTERN RICHARD WALSINGHAM
Filed: 1902-07-28
Granted: 1903-06-11
Abstract: 16,723. Western, R. W. July 28. Fumes, treating.-In order to collect the valuable constituents of fume produced from blast furnaces and the like in the treatment of sulphide ores, instead of passing the fume into pure water, a solution of ammonium sulphate is employed. The solution thus obtained can be treated by any of the known means for separating and collecting the valuable constituents, as, for example, that described in Specification No. 26,166, A.D. 1901.
Patent GB-190218713-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Projectiles.
Inventor: PAGE SYDNEY ELLIOTT
Filed: 1902-08-26
Granted: 1903-01-29
Abstract: 18,713. Page, S. E., [Binney, H.]. Aug. 26. Projectiles, ordnance.-Relates to armour-piercing explosive projectiles which are grooved to receive their driving-bands, and consists in cutting a second groove C deeper than and just behind that for the driving-band B, the object being to weaken the projectile at that point, so that, should the base break off when the projectile penetrates the armour, the part broken off will be clear of the charge chamber. In modifications, the diameter of the whole of the projectile behind the driving-band is reduced.
Patent GB-190224633-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Priming Compositions for Percussion Caps and Detonators.
Inventor: WETTER JASPER
Filed: 1902-11-10
Granted: 1903-08-27
Abstract: 24,633. Wetter, J., [Westfõlisch-Anhaltische Sprengstoff-Akt.-Ges.]. Nov. 10. Explosives.-Relates to priming-compositions for percussion caps and detonators, and consists of a mixture of 25 parts of trinitro-naphthalene, 10 parts of dinitro-naphthol-sulphonate of diamidophenol, 30 parts of sulphocyanide of mercury, and 35 parts of potassium chlorate.
Patent GB-190226588-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Non-intoxicating Beverage and the Process of Manufacturing the same.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1902-12-02
Granted: 1903-01-15
Abstract: 26,588. Boult, A. J., [Wahl & Henius]. Dec. 2. Brewing; beer, dealcoholizing; beverages, materials and compositions for.-Non-intoxicating beer is made by mashing at a high temperature, as, for example, 58‹R., omitting the usual boiling, and fermenting for a period no longer than forty-eight hours, after which the beer is boiled to remove the alcohol, hops being added to it at this stage. The beer may be subsequently aÙrated, and a certain amount of secondary fermentation may be set up.
Patent GB-190226700-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Furnaces for Steam Generators
Inventor: DEPREZ MARCEL
Filed: 1902-12-03
Granted: 1903-11-19
Abstract: 26,700. Deprez, M., and Verney, J. Dec. 3. Steam - generator furnaces.- The furnace shown in vertical section in Fig. 1 is characterized by its depth of fuel to which air under forced draught for primary and secondary combustion is supplied by separate conduits. The furnace may be rectangular or circular in crosssection, while the boiler C which it heats may be placed vertically or horizontally. The structure of refractory material is enclosed by a metal casing lined with asbestos or the like and by the jacket 17, to which air is supplied by the fan 20 for delivery by the duct 11 to the combustible gases of the furnace. The air outlet is situated in the inclined portion 25 of the lining as it enters the horizontal portion of the furnace. For shutting off the air supply, the dampers 22, 23 are provided. The damper 23 may be actuated automatically through the variation of the steam-pressure of the boiler which the furnace heats. For this purpose, the steam presses upon the top of a piston which, contained in a cylinder, is directly connected to the damper. For removing cinders &c. from the lowest surface 26, the air-blast nozzle 24 is provided. The fuel surface 26 is formed with the inclines shown. The furnace is fed through the hopper 8. Suitable doors permit of the introduction of the air in regulated qaantities. To check the production of steam, the damper 22 is closed and the slide 14 at the top of the furnace opened, so that the gases are evacuated and risk of explosion obviated. To test the height of fuel in the furnace, the hanging weight 35 is used. Doors 31, 5 are fitted, and also the discharge outlet 6. In the case of continuous working, the furnaces are duplicated, each being worked alternately as the other is being cleaned &c. The horizontal portion of the furnace may extend in both directions, in which case the gases pass by triangular openings to the flue of the boiler, which is placed parallel to and against vertical portion of the furnace. If desired, the vertical column of fuel may be made to spread out on all sides to the horizontal portion.
Patent GB-190300735-A (GB)
Title: A Fitting to Prevent Side Slip in Motor and other Vehicles
Inventor: ROURKE WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-01-12
Granted: 1904-01-12
Abstract: 735. Rourke, W., and Horsburgh, W. W. Jan. 12. Slipping of wheels, preventing.-An apparatus consisting of a revolving wheel or disc is applied to the road surface for preventing side slip in road vehicles. A rotating disc, Fig. 1, is attached to a sliding arm a which is forced downwards between the guides b by a wedge operated by a lever k. Fig. 3 shows a modification, in which a spring knuckle joint is used to keep the arm off the ground. Fig. 4 shows another modification, in which the arm a is mounted on the axle d of the vehicle.
Patent GB-190302086-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Methods of Producing Aluminium.
Inventor: SCHWAHN HEINRICH FRIEDRICH DAN
Filed: 1903-01-28
Granted: 1903-08-27
Abstract: 2086. Schwahn, H. F. D. Jan. 28. Drawings to Specification. Aluminium sulphocarbonate or a similar compound is obtained in the extraction of the metal from aluminium sulphate, sulphide, or oxide by treatment with reducing gas containing sulphur.
Patent GB-190305253-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Phonographs, Graphophones, and the like.
Inventor: BAYNES FREDERICK WALTER
Filed: 1903-03-06
Granted: 1904-01-07
Abstract: 5253. Baynes, F. W. March 6. Phonographs &c. -A simplified instrument, intended specially for use as a toy, has a resonator R supported by the fork d, which rests on a pivot a. The smaller end of the resonator i s closed by the diaphragm g, to which is attached the base of a triangular piece of metal v, the vertex forming the support of the stylus s. The necessary pressure of the stylus on the record is obtained by the elastic band h. The record W is retained on the mount m by a circular spider plate o, which is passed over the hub of the mount until the slot i passes over the key x, and the plate is then given a partial turn. The record is revolved by turning the crank and the spindle c, which passes through the axle of the mount m, the motion being imparted to the record through the agency of the spring l.
Patent GB-190307255-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Die Presses for the Manufacture of Tiles.
Filed: 1903-03-28
Granted: 1904-01-07
Abstract: 7255. Craig, J. & M., and Highet, R. March 28. Moulding t i l e s with undercut recesses. The dies or plungers A are made with oblique slots B at the sides to receive sliding blocks which carry cutters C. The cutters project beyond the face of the plunger during the moulding operation, and are retracted by springs when the plunger is raised, as shown, to eject the tile.
Patent GB-190314317-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Motor Vehicle for use for Scavenging, Watering and Sweeping Roads, and for like Purposes.
Inventor: AFFLECK WILLIAM JOSEPH
Filed: 1903-06-27
Granted: 1904-06-09
Abstract: 14,317. Affleck, W. J. June 27. Watering-carts; sweeping-machines.-Relates to a motor road vehicle adapted for scavengering, watering, and sweeping roads and the like. Fig. 1 shows the invention as applied to a vehicle driven by steam. When used for scavengering, the body 0 has a hinged door Y at the back, but when used as a water-cart this door is replaced by a watertight closure secured by bolts and suitable packing. Distributing-pipes d and valves e, actuated by the lever g, are provided in the bottom of the chamber 0, and for flushing purposes a nozzle h and valve are also attached and actuated from the back of the vehicle by the lever k. A bar b passes across between the opposite sides of the main frame A, to which road sweeper of suitable construction may be attached.
Patent GB-190317170-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Kettles and like Vessels.
Inventor: BOYD RICHARD WADE
Filed: 1903-08-07
Granted: 1903-09-10
Abstract: 17,170. Boyd, R. W. Aug. 7. Lamp stoves.-To enable the heat of a spirit kettle or the like for use on dining-tables &c., to be used for heating another vessel or object, a stand K is provided to carry dishes &c. M, which are warmed by hot gases rising from the lamp H through a central flue B in the kettle A. The top L may be wirework, or of perforated or unperforated sheet metal or other material, forming a hot-plate.
Patent GB-190319288-A (GB)
Title: System of Submarine Communication.
Inventor: LAKE SIMON
Filed: 1903-09-07
Granted: 1903-11-12
Abstract: 19,288. Lake, S. Sept. 7. Submarine vessels.-Relates to a system for facilitating communication between submarine boats and the shore, or between two or more such boats, more especially for the purpose of reporting the movements of an enemy's fleet &c, The boats employed may be of the character described in Specification No. 11,020, A.D. 1899. Submerged stations A, B, C, &c., Fig. 6, are in communication with the shore stations D, and their locality is known by the bearings of landmarks, such as buildings or trees x,x<1>. Each submerged station comprises a junction box f, Fig. 3, a sufficient length of flexible cable i, and an anchor j with cable l. The free end of the submerged cable i is protected by means of a stuffing-box n, Fig. 4, and screw cap p. The cables e, i enter the box f through stuffing-boxes s, and the wires w, v of the cables are connected by binding-posts h. The anchor j may itself be formed as a box, which encloses the joint between the cables. The submarine boat picks up the cable i and anchors itself, either submerged or on the surface, by means of the cable l, thus establishing telephonic or telegraphic communication with the shore &c, Other means of communication may be used instead of electric conductors for signalling between the submerged stations and the shore.
Patent GB-190320363-A (GB)
Title: Book Leaf.
Inventor: GRIMME FREDERICK
Filed: 1903-09-22
Granted: 1903-11-05
Abstract: 20,363. Grimme, F. Sept. 22. Filing papers.- Loose ledger and other leaves to be attached to binder frames are provided with T-slots 11, Fig. 1, by means of which they can be threaded on tapes. The binding edge 12 of the leaf may be reduced in thickness preferably by compression, and may be scored at the portion 13 adjacent to the edge to cause flexibility.
Patent GB-190325787-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Variable Speed Transmission Gear
Inventor: MONIN CHARLES
Filed: 1903-11-25
Granted: 1904-04-28
Abstract: 25,787. Monin, C. May 15, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D, 1901]. Variable-speed gearing; pin-and-slot mechanism.- Relates to hypocycloidal arrangements for producing variable-speed motions. Fig. 5 shows the connection of two shafts on which the driven shaft 16 moves at a slower rate than the driving- shaft 14, and Fig. 11 shows the duplication of the connecting-mechanism each of the three parts being provided with pulleys 17, 18, 19. The shaft 14 carries a double pin disc 13, the pins of which engage in slots 10 of a disc 9. The disc 9 rotates in an eccentric cavity in the frame 12. The opposite face of the disc 9 has pins 11 which engage in grooves on a disc 15 attached to shaft 16. In a modified form, the disc 9 is in two portions separated by a pivotal axis and does not work in an eccentric cavity. The shape of the grooves in the slotted discs depends upon the ratio of the diameters of the pin disc and the slotted disc. In the form shown in Fig. 11, any one of the pulleys may be held stationary by a bracket or other means, and varying velocities in the same or opposite directions may then be obtained between the two free pulleys. Friction balls or rollers may be placed between the parts 9 and 13.